For homemade food that will make you blow your whistle

The aroma of fragrant chicken broth, swimming with onions, celery, carrots, parsley and chunks of chicken, wafts through the room and entices you forward. What is better than a bowl of hot homemade chicken and rice soup to soothe your soul? One gets that "there's no place like home" feeling when you take that first slurp of soup or sink your teeth into a crusty sandwich at the Sandwich Junction, a cozy, diner-style restaurant at the end of Kilvert Street in Warwick. The variety of soup options here includes not only the everyday choice of Chicken and Rice, but also these favorites: Tuscan chicken and white bean, Lentil, Italian Wedding, and 12-Bean soup with sausage and even the special "Hot & Spicy" Dirty Rice soup. How about a piping hot crock of Chunky Beef Chili to warm you up? Take a detour off the beaten track today and chug yourself to the Sandwich Junction for that satisfying bowl of soup and so much more.

Sandwich Junction is a family-owned restaurant that has been serving up fresh wholesome lunch food for over 33 years. Their longtime, consistent preparation of homemade hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads, side dishes and daily specials has made them a popular destination for locals and newcomers alike since 1977. In keeping with the theme, all the sandwich choices on the menu reference the legacy of the train junction stop.

Made with the freshest of ingredients and a touch of mom's home cooking, you will find favorites such as the "Freight Car Combo - a cold sandwich stuffed with salami, ham, pepperoni, provolone, tomato, pickle, and onions or the "Train Wreck", a hot meatball and sausage sandwich. If you are feeling adventurous, why not get on board the Southwest Chicken Wrap, a fresh combination of sliced grilled chicken with black beans and corn salsa, chipotle mayonnaise and melted pepperjack cheese! Viva the Southwest!

Everything here is not only fresh, it is also very affordable. Most of these offerings are under $8.00, to say nothing of the list of tasty .99 side orders and items from the grill and fryer such as a juicy burger or sweet potato fries. Best of all are their selection of homemade desserts, including the popular favorite "Blueberry Dream," a delectable marriage of a shortbread crust, a blueberry and crushed walnut filling, all topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. Simply decadent. . . .

Come cozy up at the Sandwich Junction, located at 86 Kilvert Street, off Post Road between Sovereign Bank and Wendy's, two blocks north of the airport. Hours are Monday through Friday 10 am to 4 pm. Cash only please. To place an advance order, call 738-0559. Don't forget to "Friend" them on facebook!